Description
This Shrimp and Sausage Cabbage Bowl is a flavorful, low-carb, and gluten-free dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Featuring juicy shrimp, smoky sausage, and tender cabbage cooked with aromatic spices and a splash of lemon juice, this skillet meal combines Southern-inspired flavors with wholesome ingredients for a satisfying and healthy main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 8 ounces smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetables
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small head green cabbage, shredded (about 6 cups)
Seasonings & Others
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until browned and slightly crisp. Push the sausage to one side of the skillet to make room for the next ingredients.
- Cook the Shrimp: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet. Cook them for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque. Once cooked, remove both the shrimp and sausage from the skillet and set them aside.
- Sauté Onion: Using the same skillet, add the sliced onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until softened and translucent, stirring occasionally.
- Add Garlic and Bell Pepper: Stir in the minced garlic and sliced red bell pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to let the vegetables soften and release their flavors.
- Cook the Cabbage and Season: Add the shredded cabbage to the skillet along with paprika, dried thyme, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine, then cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is wilted and tender.
- Recombine and Heat Through: Return the cooked shrimp and sausage to the skillet. Toss everything gently to combine and cook for 1 to 2 more minutes to heat all ingredients through evenly.
- Finish and Garnish: Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the dish to brighten the flavors. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute turkey or chicken sausage for a lighter, leaner option.
- Add a dash of hot sauce for extra heat and a spicy kick.
- This dish is low-carb and reheats well, making it ideal for meal prep and quick lunches.
- Feel free to adjust the cayenne pepper amount or omit it entirely based on your preferred spice level.
- Use fresh parsley or cilantro as garnish for added freshness and color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern-Inspired, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
